MIAMI LAKES EDUCATIONAL CENTER AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE

mlec.dadeschools.net/

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College (MLEC) is a premier magnet high school and adult technical institution located in Miami Lakes, Florida, operating under the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. The campus is unique in its dual-purpose structure, serving both high school students seeking specialized career academies and adult learners pursuing post-secondary vocational training. The school is widely recognized for its rigorous academic environment and its commitment to bridging the gap between classroom instruction and real-world career preparation through its various technical programs.

The school offers a diverse range of high-tech academies, including fields such as Information Technology, Engineering, Digital Media, Health Sciences, and Culinary Arts. By integrating academic core requirements with industry-standard professional certifications, MLEC provides its students with a competitive edge, whether they intend to transition directly into the workforce or pursue higher education. With its comprehensive technical college component, the institution acts as a vital community hub that fosters lifelong learning, professional skill development, and strong partnerships with local industries.

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School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Career and Technical School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	Yes
District:	MIAMI-DADE
Phone:	(305)557-1100
Website:	http://mlec.dadeschools.net/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
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NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

9th

10th

11th

12th

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught at MIAMI LAKES EDUCATIONAL CENTER AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE
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9th
10th
11th
12th

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